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Lindsey Ellefson

Lindsey Ellefson is a New York-based reporter who covers public health and the overdose crisis.

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The Doctor Will Zoom You Now

How COVID-19 Unleashed a New Way to Fight Opioid Addiction

Telehealth is making it easier for opioid users to find treatment options. Not everyone is on board.

Lindsey Ellefson

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